Russia, China veto United Nations resolution on Syria sanctions

Posted - March 01 201700:44

Share:

Russian Federation has now used its veto power seven times on draft resolutions on Syria since the start of the crisis.

Russian Federation had said the vote on the resolution, drafted by France, Britain and the United States, would harm UN-led peace talks between the warring Syrian parties in Geneva, which began last week.

"In terms of sanctions against the Syrian leadership, I think that now they are completely inappropriate".

Nikki Haley, US ambassador to the United Nations, said it was a "sad day in the Security Council" and criticized the vetoes as "abominable and indefensible choices".

She said the United States has already designated every person and every entity listed in the draft resolution for sanctions and vowed to work with the European Union and other partners to push for similar sanctions as soon as possible. The investigation also concluded that the Islamic State had used mustard gas on at least one occasion.

Before the vote, Britain's ambassador to the U.N., Matthew Rycroft, graphically described the death of a 6-year-old Syrian boy in a chemical weapons attack. "It's that simple. It's about taking a stand when civilians are maimed and murdered with toxic weapons".

Nikki Haley, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, told the council that no one should hesitate to impose consequences for chemical weapon attacks.

Wild trade for Hanzal and White
The move signals an aggressive approach from the Wild, who lead the Central Division and Western Conference. The Coyotes now sit second-to-last in the National Hockey League with 51 points.

Former All Black arrested on suspicion of buying cocaine
It is said Williams attempted to throw three bags of cocaine on the ground which were immediately found by investigators. Williams, who played 77 Tests from 2002 to 2012, is regarded as one of New Zealand's finest, most athletic locks.

The Assad regime has repeatedly denied using chemical weapons in the war that has killed over 310,000 people since March 2011.

Support for the resolution will send a "strong, clear message. that the global community means business on preventing the use of these abhorrent weapons", Rycroft said. It came after an investigation by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.

The Security Council is due to vote Tuesday on the proposal drawn up by France, the United Kingdom and the United States which would also ban the supply of helicopters, which investigators say have been used in the attacks, to the Syrian government.

The vote comes as UN-brokered talks in Geneva to end the war in Syria were struggling to get off the ground while government air strikes continued, despite a ceasefire. In addition to China and Russia, Bolivia voted "no".

Three other countries - Kazakhstan, Ethiopia and Egypt - abstained.

The resolution, which was proposed by Great Britain and France but endorsed by the USA last week, banned the sale of helicopters to Syria, and would have imposed sanctions against 11 Syrian commanders or officials and 10 groups linked to the alleged chemical attacks.

Related news

Speaking after the match, the 28-year-old described the batting performance of the Indian team as their "worst" in recent memory. Number-two ranked Australia , who lost their last nine Tests in Asia, are looking for an upset win against the world's top side.

Waymo's lawsuit also will escalate the tensions between Google and Uber, two one-time allies that are morphing into rivals. We've reached out to Uber for comment, and will update if they respond. "To gain access to Waymo's design server, Mr.

After the second seed saved the first break point, Kyrgios produced a sublime drop shot to convert and take a 3-1 lead. He will next meet Jack Sock, who came through an all-American semi-final with Donald Young in a 6-4 7-6 (7/2) win.

Crews were able to rescue a woman from the river, who said the man was inside the vehicle with her at the time of the crash. Police said no foul play is suspected in the accident and that the Westport Police Department is investigating.

He was charged with murder and attempted murder, but authorities have not yet decided whether to charge him with a hate crime . Prosecutors have charged Purinton, a Navy veteran, with first-degree murder and two counts of first-degree attempted murder.

DeVos's previous record, however, suggest that she may necessarily oppose the inclusive sentiment suggested in Obama's directive. A lot of money may hang in the balance: Trump promised a $20 billion school choice program while campaigning in November.

It's a ratio that suggests Samsung will follow LG in giving its phone a 2:1 screen ratio, along with narrow bezels. This would go along with the model numbers for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus which are the SM-G950 and SM-G955.

Dunkin' Brands Group comprises 2.0% of Tricadia Capital Management LLC's holdings, making the stock its 18th largest position. The company reported $2.03 EPS for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $1.90 by $0.13.

Don Beyer, D-8th, noted in a message on Twitter that the threats were "deeply disturbing and unacceptable". A bomb threat was called into the Asheville Jewish Community Center, according to Asheville Police Dept.

Maple Leafs acquire Brian Boyle from Lightning
Our past speculation suggested that the Lightning could get as much as a first-round pick because of the weakness of this draft. As part of the deal, the Marlies have been loaned veteran enforcer Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond from the AHL Syracuse Crunch.

Uber Denies Stealing Self-Driving Technology from Google
Uber purchased Otto for $680 million in 2016 leaving Levandowski to overee their effort in developing cars driven by robots. Waymo's lawsuit also will escalate the tensions between Google and Uber, two one-time allies that are morphing into rivals.

Houston Girl, 8, Shot and Killed After Surviving Car Crash
The woman who allegedly shot and killed eight-year-old DeMaree Atkins fled the area in a dark-colored, four-door sedan. An 8-year-old Houston girl survived a vehicle crash Saturday morning - only to be shot and killed minutes later.

MTN denounces South Africa xenophobic violence
One of the buildings is a mechanic garage with 28 cars under repairs, with other vital documents, were burned during the attack. Businesses run by Somalis, Ethiopians and others are often targeted in anti-foreigner protests.